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H.R. 1864 113th Congress House

To amend title 10, United States Code, to require an Inspector General investigation of allegations of retaliatory personnel actions taken in response to making protected communications regarding…

Official title: To amend title 10, United States Code, to require an Inspector General investigation of allegations of retaliatory personnel actions taken in response to makin… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend title 10, United States Code, to require an Inspector General investigation of allegations of retaliatory personnel actions taken in response to making protected communications regarding sexual assault.

Introduced: May 15, 2013 See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Assault and harassment offensesCoast guardCrimes against womenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
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Department of DefenseDepartment of Homeland SecurityEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEvidence and witnessesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsMilitary lawMilitary personnel and dependentsSex offenses
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This bill died when the 113th Congress ended
It never became law before the 113th Congress (2013–2014) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 8, 2013
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Jun 27, 2013
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 294). (text: CR 6/26/2013 H4057)
Jun 27, 2013
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 27, 2013
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4108-4109)
Jun 26, 2013
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 26, 2013
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1864.
Jun 26, 2013
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4057-4061)
Jun 26, 2013
Mrs. Walorski moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 20, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
May 9, 2013
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2538)
May 7, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
May 7, 2013
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 27, 2013 House · vote #294 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 423–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action July 8, 2013

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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Requires the Inspector General of the Department of Defense (DOD), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with respect to the Coast Guard, or any of the military departments to investigate allegations of retaliatory personnel actions taken in response to making protected communications to such Inspector General regarding alleged instances of rape, sexual assault, or other forms of sexual misconduct in violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 74
All 74 Democratic 20 Republican 15
Braley, Bruce
· Jun 26, 2013
 D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Jun 26, 2013
Reed, Tom
· Jun 13, 2013
 R
Amodei, Mark E.
Nevada · Jun 12, 2013
Heck, Denny
· Jun 12, 2013
 D
Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · Jun 12, 2013
 D
Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Jun 12, 2013
Shuster, Bill
· Jun 12, 2013
 D
Bera, Ami
California · Jun 6, 2013
Black, Diane
· Jun 6, 2013
Bridenstine, Jim
· Jun 6, 2013
 D
Castro, Joaquin
Texas · Jun 6, 2013
Cook, Paul
· Jun 6, 2013
 R
Cramer, Kevin
North Dakota · Jun 6, 2013
 D
DelBene, Suzan K.
Washington · Jun 6, 2013
 D
Duckworth, Tammy
Illinois · Jun 6, 2013
Esty, Elizabeth
· Jun 6, 2013
Granger, Kay
· Jun 6, 2013
Hunter, Duncan
· Jun 6, 2013
 D
Jeffries, Hakeem S.
New York · Jun 6, 2013
 R
Joyce, David P.
Ohio · Jun 6, 2013
 R
Lummis, Cynthia M.
Wyoming · Jun 6, 2013
 D
Pingree, Chellie
Maine · Jun 6, 2013
Roe, David
· Jun 6, 2013
Rokita, Todd
· Jun 6, 2013
 D
Ruiz, Raul
California · Jun 6, 2013
 R
Scott, Austin
Georgia · Jun 6, 2013
 D
Titus, Dina
Nevada · Jun 6, 2013
 D
Vargas, Juan
California · Jun 6, 2013
 D
Beatty, Joyce
Ohio · Jun 3, 2013
 D
Horsford, Steven
Nevada · Jun 3, 2013
 R
Hudson, Richard
North Carolina · Jun 3, 2013
Jenkins, Lynn
· Jun 3, 2013
 D
Kelly, Robin L.
Illinois · Jun 3, 2013
LATHAM, TOM
· Jun 3, 2013
Lujan Grisham, Michelle
· Jun 3, 2013
Maffei, Daniel
· Jun 3, 2013
 D
Meng, Grace
New York · Jun 3, 2013
Miller, Jeff
· Jun 3, 2013
Miller, Candice
· Jun 3, 2013
O'Rourke, Beto
· Jun 3, 2013
 D
Pocan, Mark
Wisconsin · Jun 3, 2013
Roby, Martha
· Jun 3, 2013
ROS-LEHTINEN, ILEANA
· Jun 3, 2013
Shea-Porter, Carol
· Jun 3, 2013
TIERNEY, JOHN
· Jun 3, 2013
 R
Wagner, Ann
Missouri · Jun 3, 2013
 D
Brownley, Julia
California · May 22, 2013
 D
Frankel, Lois
Florida · May 22, 2013
Herrera Beutler, Jaime
· May 22, 2013
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1864: To amend title 10, United States Code, to require an Inspector General investigation of allegations of retaliatory personnel actions taken in response to making protected communications regarding sexual assault.. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-1864/
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"H.R. 1864: To amend title 10, United States Code, to require an Inspector General investigation of allegations of retaliatory personnel actions taken in response to making protected communications regarding sexual assault.." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-1864/.
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H.R. 1864, 113th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-1864/.
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